Jack Dee (British stand-up comedian) guested on Top Gear last night, and was quite disparaging about people who campaign on transport/environmental issues:

(Paraphrase) If you’ve got nothing better to do than campaign against a particular type of car people are driving, you need to take a serious look at your own life; you know, join an evening class or something.

I know some activists take things to extremes, focusing on one particular make or type of vehicle – and I wouldn’t expect anyone to speak against everyone’s obvious God-given right to drive unlimited quantities of cars around our towns and cities on a programme like Top Gear – but the fact is there are too many vehicles on Britain’s roads, and someone needs to take an active stand for our towns, spaces and environment.

He also had a go at people involved in car accidents. He defended his right to ‘rubberneck’ an accident scene:

If I’ve been delayed for 45 minutes I want to take a good look at the idiot that caused it. At least you’ve got a neck brace to show for it; I’m late for work.

Compassionate as ever, Jack.